P2 Checkpoint 1 – Individual Concept

Synopsis: A shape-shifting teenage alien runs away from home and lands on Earth. In an effort to find a new community, they transform into different animal species to try to fit in.

Emotions: Heartwarming, Amusing, Enlightening

Moodboard

Playlist

Directions

1. Platformer

This direction centers around the platforming mechanics of the game. Each level is a new terrain with the alien taking on the form of another species and learning new special abilities. Levels are broken up by cutscenes that reveal the teenage alien’s past.

Narrative: Enacting

Types of Fun: Challenge, Narrative, Fantasy

2. Walking Simulator

This direction is more so a walking simulator where the gameplay centers around taking in the environment and having dialogue with different characters. The path is linear.

Narrative: Enacting, Embedded

Types of Fun: Narrative, Fantasy, Discovery

3. Point and Click

This direction centers around the puzzle mechanics of the game. Different puzzles must be solved to get to the next part of the environment, and cutscenes help reveal the story.

Narrative: Enacting

Types of Fun: Challenge, Narrative, Fantasy

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